Itanagar: In a significant boost to Arunachal Pradesh's infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, announced a substantial investment of Rs. 6621.62 crore for the construction of eight packages on National Highway-913, designated as the Frontier Highway.
The Frontier Highway, spanning a total length of 265.49 km, is set to undergo a transformation into an Intermediate lane configuration using the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode. This strategic investment aims to spur socio-economic growth in the region and enhance connectivity in the frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
The allocated funds will cover various sections of the highway, including package 1, 3 & 5 for the Huri-Taliha section, two packages for the Bile-Migging Section, Package 2 & 4 for the Kharsang-Maio-Gandhigram-Vijaynagar section, and package 1 for the Bomdila-Nafra-Lada section.
Minister Gadkari emphasized the project's potential to address migration challenges by promoting reverse migration towards the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Additionally, the development of these highway stretches is expected to facilitate the establishment of essential road infrastructure connecting significant river basins, thereby enabling the development of numerous hydropower projects within the state.
The Frontier Highway is strategically designed to link uninhabited and sparsely populated areas of upper Arunachal. With anticipated growth in tourism activities, the project foresees a substantial increase in traffic, promising further economic benefits for the state.
This comprehensive initiative underscores the government's commitment to bolstering infrastructure development in remote regions, unlocking their potential for socio-economic progress, and fostering connectivity with strategic border areas. The announcement reflects a broader vision aimed at promoting regional development and ensuring comprehensive growth across diverse corners of the country.
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